A bridge destroyed three times: once as a ruse, then in an actual attack, and finally for the movies.

Controversial site of what could be Europe's first pyramid.

Yugoslavia's biggest underground airport lies in ruins.

Celebrated example of Ottoman architecture that also served as a site for brutal massacres.

An apparition of Virgin Mary in Herzegovina.

The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

The place where World War I began.

Place with alleged mystical powers in Old Orthodox Church in Sarajevo.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.